Alborz Province: Province of Iran
Alborz Province (Persian: استان البرز, Ostān-e Alborz ) is one of the 31 provinces of Iran.
Its capital is Karaj.
Alborz Province Ostāne Alborz | |
|---|---|
 Location of the Alborz Province within Iran | |
| Coordinates: 35°29′N 50°35′E / 35.48°N 50.58°E | |
| Country |  Iran |
| Region | Region 1 |
| Capital | Karaj |
| Counties | 6 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5,833 km2 (2,252 sq mi) |
| Population (2016) | |
| • Total | 2,712,400 |
| • Density | 470/km2 (1,200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+03:30 (IRST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+04:30 (IRDT) |
| Area code | 026 |
| Main language(s) | Persian |
Alborz Province was created by division of Tehran Province into two provinces, after the Parliamentary approval on 23 June 2010, and was introduced as the 31st province of Iran.
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